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Sentiment All Sentiments Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Most Recent March 2025 February 2025 January 2025 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 June 2022 May 2022 April 2022 Time Period New York State Common Retirement Fund Boosts Stock Position in Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA)New York State Common Retirement Fund increased its stake in Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA - Free Report) by 60.5% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 29,436 shares of the company's stock after buying an addiMarch 4 at 3:14 AM | marketbeat.comPrincipal Financial Group Inc. Has $8.87 Million Stake in Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA)Principal Financial Group Inc. grew its position in shares of Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA - Free Report) by 3.4% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 268,331 shares of the company's sMarch 2 at 3:04 AM | marketbeat.comDenali Advisors LLC Buys New Shares in Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA)Denali Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 47,600 shares of the company's stock, valued atFebruary 27, 2025 | marketbeat.comZacks Research Has Positive Outlook of CENTA FY2025 EarningsFebruary 25, 2025 | americanbankingnews.comZacks Research Has Strong Forecast for CENTA FY2025 EarningsCentral Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA - Free Report) - Analysts at Zacks Research upped their FY2025 earnings per share estimates for shares of Central Garden & Pet in a note issued to investors on Wednesday, February 19th. Zacks Research analyst S. Singh now anticipates that the company will post eFebruary 24, 2025 | marketbeat.comQ2 EPS Forecast for Central Garden & Pet Reduced by AnalystFebruary 23, 2025 | americanbankingnews.comZacks Research Issues Negative Forecast for CENTA EarningsCentral Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA - Free Report) - Zacks Research reduced their Q2 2025 earnings estimates for shares of Central Garden & Pet in a research note issued on Wednesday, February 19th. Zacks Research analyst S. Singh now anticipates that the company will earn $0.95 per share for theFebruary 22, 2025 | marketbeat.comState of New Jersey Common Pension Fund D Increases Stock Holdings in Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA)State of New Jersey Common Pension Fund D boosted its holdings in Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA - Free Report) by 16.8% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 66,767 shares of the company's stock after purchasingFebruary 22, 2025 | marketbeat.comNew York State Teachers Retirement System Cuts Stock Holdings in Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA)New York State Teachers Retirement System decreased its holdings in shares of Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA - Free Report) by 11.5% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 90,303 shares of the company's stock after selling 11,724 shares durinFebruary 22, 2025 | marketbeat.comCentral Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA) Short Interest Up 5.2% in JanuaryCentral Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large growth in short interest during the month of January. As of January 31st, there was short interest totalling 948,400 shares, a growth of 5.2% from the January 15th total of 901,600 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 293,700 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 3.2 days.February 18, 2025 | marketbeat.comCongress Asset Management Co. Has $6.47 Million Stock Holdings in Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA)Congress Asset Management Co. boosted its holdings in shares of Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA - Free Report) by 9.5% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 195,847 shares of the company'sFebruary 18, 2025 | marketbeat.comJames Investment Research Inc. Lowers Holdings in Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA)James Investment Research Inc. decreased its stake in Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA - Free Report) by 41.4% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 17,760 shares of the company's stock after selling 12,542February 17, 2025 | marketbeat.comZooming In On Central Garden & Pet's EarningsFebruary 16, 2025 | uk.finance.yahoo.comCentral Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA) Stake Lessened by Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLCAllspring Global Investments Holdings LLC lessened its stake in Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA - Free Report) by 3.1% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 2,035,082 shares of the company's stockFebruary 14, 2025 | marketbeat.comDirector’s Strategic Move: Significant Stock Sale at Central Garden & Pet!February 12, 2025 | tipranks.comCentral Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA) Insider Sells $328,600.00 in StockFebruary 12, 2025 | insidertrades.comCentral Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA) Insider John D. Walker III Sells 10,000 SharesCentral Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA - Get Free Report) insider John D. Walker III sold 10,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $32.86, for a total value of $328,600.00. Following the transaction, the insider now directly owns 67,111 shares in the company, valued at $2,205,267.46. This trade represents a 12.97 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink.February 11, 2025 | marketbeat.comEmpowered Funds LLC Boosts Stock Holdings in Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA)Empowered Funds LLC lifted its position in Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA - Free Report) by 5.1% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 255,113 shares of the company's stockFebruary 10, 2025 | marketbeat.comCentral Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA) Receives Consensus Rating of "Moderate Buy" from AnalystsShares of Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA - Get Free Report) have been given an average recommendation of "Moderate Buy" by the five research firms that are currently covering the company, MarketBeat.com reports. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, two have issued aFebruary 8, 2025 | marketbeat.comVictory Capital Management Inc's Strategic Acquisition of Central Garden & Pet Co SharesFebruary 7, 2025 | gurufocus.comCentral Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA) Stock Price Down 4.4% - Time to Sell?Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA) Shares Down 4.4% - What's Next?February 7, 2025 | marketbeat.comCentral Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA) Raised to Buy at StockNews.comStockNews.com upgraded Central Garden & Pet from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research report on Thursday.February 6, 2025 | marketbeat.comCentral Garden Pet (CENT) Receives a Buy from Truist FinancialFebruary 6, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comCentral Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA) Shares Gap Up on Better-Than-Expected EarningsCentral Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA) Shares Gap Up Following Earnings BeatFebruary 6, 2025 | marketbeat.comSow Something Special This Spring: Ferry-Morse Launches New Flower Seed Mixes & Seed Varieties for 2025 SeasonFebruary 6, 2025 | businesswire.comCentral Garden & Pet Co (CENT) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Start to Fiscal ...February 6, 2025 | gurufocus.comQ1 2025 Central Garden & Pet Co Earnings Call TranscriptFebruary 6, 2025 | gurufocus.comCentral Garden & Pet Company 2025 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationFebruary 6, 2025 | seekingalpha.comCentral Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA) Issues Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.24 EPSCentral Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA - Get Free Report) announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday. The company reported $0.21 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.03) by $0.24. Central Garden & Pet had a net margin of 3.37% and a return on equity of 9.31%.February 5, 2025 | marketbeat.comCentral Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA) Updates FY 2025 Earnings GuidanceCentral Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA) updated its FY 2025 earnings guidance. The company provided EPS guidance of 2.200- for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 2.350.February 5, 2025 | marketbeat.comCentral Garden & Pet Co (CENT) Reports Strong Start to Fiscal 2025 with Q1 Financial ResultsFebruary 5, 2025 | gurufocus.comCentral Garden & Pet Announces Q1 Fiscal 2025 Financial ResultsFebruary 5, 2025 | businesswire.comBlackRock, Inc. Acquires Additional Shares in Central Garden & Pet CoFebruary 5, 2025 | gurufocus.comCentral Garden & Pet Co (CENT) Q1 2025 Earnings Report Preview: What To Look ForFebruary 4, 2025 | gurufocus.comVanguard Group Inc's Strategic Acquisition of Central Garden & Pet Co SharesJanuary 31, 2025 | gurufocus.comCentral Garden & Pet (CENTA) Expected to Announce Earnings on WednesdayCentral Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA) will be releasing earnings before the market opens on Wednesday, February 5, Financial Modeling Prep reports.January 29, 2025 | marketbeat.comCentral Garden & Pet Supports Animal Welfare Organizations in Response of California WildfiresJanuary 24, 2025 | gurufocus.comCentral Garden & Pet Co (CENT) Supports Animal Welfare Amid Southern California WildfiresJanuary 24, 2025 | gurufocus.comCentral Garden & Pet Supports Animal Welfare Organizations in Response of California WildfiresJanuary 24, 2025 | businesswire.comCentral Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA) Share Price Crosses Below 200 Day Moving Average - Here's What HappenedCentral Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA) Share Price Passes Below 200 Day Moving Average - What's Next?January 24, 2025 | marketbeat.comCentral Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA) Given New $31.00 Price Target at JPMorgan Chase & Co.JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their target price on Central Garden & Pet from $32.00 to $31.00 and set a "neutral" rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday.January 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comJPMorgan Chase & Co. Has $6.62 Million Stock Position in Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA)JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut its position in Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA - Free Report) by 12.5% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 210,814 shares of the company's stock after selling 30,056January 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comCentral Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA) Given Average Rating of "Moderate Buy" by BrokeragesCentral Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA - Get Free Report) has been given an average recommendation of "Moderate Buy" by the five brokerages that are presently covering the company, MarketBeat.com reports. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, two have issued a buy ratJanuary 14, 2025 | marketbeat.comCentral Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA) Shares Gap Down - What's Next?Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA) Shares Gap Down - What's Next?January 7, 2025 | marketbeat.comCentral Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA) Rating Lowered to "Hold" at ArgusArgus downgraded Central Garden & Pet from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Tuesday.January 7, 2025 | marketbeat.comPrincipal Financial Group Inc. Has $8.15 Million Position in Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA)Principal Financial Group Inc. cut its holdings in Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA - Free Report) by 6.4% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 259,442 shares of the company's stock after selling 17,762 sJanuary 1, 2025 | marketbeat.comCentral Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA) Short Interest UpdateCentral Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA - Get Free Report) saw a large growth in short interest in December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totalling 890,000 shares, a growth of 13.0% from the November 30th total of 787,500 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 315,300 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.8 days.December 30, 2024 | marketbeat.comBarclays PLC Purchases 75,718 Shares of Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA)Barclays PLC lifted its position in shares of Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA - Free Report) by 161.7% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 122,530 shares of the company's stock after purchDecember 23, 2024 | marketbeat.comCentral Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA) Given Average Recommendation of "Buy" by AnalystsCentral Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA - Get Free Report) has earned a consensus recommendation of "Buy" from the five brokerages that are currently covering the stock, MarketBeat Ratings reports. One analyst has rated the stock with a hold recommendation, two have assigned a buy recommendation and tDecember 20, 2024 | marketbeat.comCentral Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA) Position Raised by State Street CorpState Street Corp raised its stake in Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA - Free Report) by 3.3% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 2,175,277 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 68,689 shares during the quarter. 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